Social Benefits Enhance occupant comfort and health minimize strain on local infrastructures and improve quality of life

F a c t Over 50 million acres of tropical rain forest are destroyed every year, enough trees to fill all of England and Scotland combined. 7Benefits of Green Building

Using less materials means fewer new quarries are needed

Using less energy means fewer new power plants need to be constructed, less emissions to air less dependence on foreign sources

Less emission to air means a reduction in respiratory conditions such as asthma

Using less water means a reduction in demand on the infrastructure to find new sources of water

F a c t Scientists agree the most likely cause of global warming is pollution of the Earths atmosphere with greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide from the burning of coal, oil, and gas to produce energy and fuel automobiles. 83Rs Reduce, Reuse Recycle ReduceF a c t In less than 100 years over half of the rainforests have been cut and burned, leaving whole areas of the Earth bare and unprotected, rendering entire regions lifeless. 93Rs Reduce, Reuse Recycle ReuseF a c t Americans represent only 5 of the worlds population, but generate 30 of the worlds garbage. 103Rs Reduce, Reuse Recycle RecycleF a c t Recycling helps to slow the build-up of greenhouse gases (because it saves energy) and reduces the pollutants that contribute to acid rain. 11Holistic/Integrated Design Elements of Integrated Design

F a c t

Emphasize the integrated process

Consider the building as a whole-often interactive, often multi-functional

Focus on the life cycle

Have disciplines work together as a team from the start

Conduct relevant assessments to help determine requirements and set goals

Increases in first cost for green buildings range from 0 to 2 with costs expected to decrease as project teams become more experienced with green building design strategies. 12Holistic/Integrated Design Precast Concrete StrategiesStrategySustainability AttributeUse Precast panel as interior surfaceSaves materials no need for additional framing and drywall.By designing wall panels that can be disassembled and reused when the needs of buildings tenants change, saves materials and extends the service life of the panels.Wall panels that can be disassembledThermal mass with insulation provides energy benefits that exceed the benefits of mass of insulation alone in most climates.Use thermal mass with insulationMaterials with a long life cycle and low maintenance will require less replacement and maintenance during the life of the building.Use durable materials 13LEED Rating System F a c t As of October 2006, 15 buildings in the U.S. have received the LEED Platinum Certification and 115 have received Gold Certification.

The LEED rating system has become

the industry standard for evaluating green

design construction

The LEED system is structured around

quantifiable measures in order to promote

innovation for the best materials design

14LEED Certification Benefits Recognition of Quality Buildings Environmental StewardshipF a c t Higher levels of LEED certification, such as Platinum, do require additional expenditure and should be budgeted for accordingly. 15LEED Rating Certification System F a c t Rating System Version/Release Date LEED-NC New Construction v2.2 November 2005 LEED-EB Existing Construction v2.0 July 2005 LEED-CI Commercial Interiors v2.0 June 2005 LEED-CS Core Shell Development v2.0 July 2006 LEED-H Home Under development LEED-ND Neighborhood Development Under development In 2001 there were 207 LEED accredited professionals, this number grew to over 10,000 in 2004 and the number continues to grow. 16Use of LEED in the U.S.

Twice as much concrete is used in construction around the world than the total of all other building materials, including wood, steel, plastic and aluminum. 50LEED Case StudyUniversity of Florida, Cancer Genetics CenterCM Turner/PPI Architect Hunton Brady Architects 51LEED Case Study 52LEED Category Energy Atmosphere

Comparison calculation for the use of thin brick vs. full bed depth brick

Using Precast Concrete will help minimize energy requirements, optimize energy performance and increase the life of the structure

Light colored Precast helps to reduce the heat island effect

Precast Concrete can include recycled materials including additives, aggregates and reinforcement steel

Precast Concrete and its raw materials are available locally and may be recycled or reused

Use of a Precast modular system minimizes construction waste

Speed of Precast erection reduces site disturbance and allow the building envelope to be enclosed before HVAC testing begins

F a c t Concrete is second only to water as the most consumed substance in the world. 57Precast Economic Benefits

Competitive first costs

Integrated design high benefit at low cost by achieving synergies between disciplines and technologies

Support the local economy by using local suppliers

Increased labor productivity, job retention and days worked

Reduce operating costs

Lower utility costs significantly

Lower insurance costs

Optimize life-cycle economic performance

Increase building valuation

Decrease vacancy, improve retention

Reduce liability

F a c t Annual global production of concrete is about 5 billion cubic yards. 58Questions?

This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program.

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